IIT JAM Admit Card 2027: Steps to Download, Printed Details & Guidelines
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc 2027 ( IIT JAM )
IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
5 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26
IIT JAM 2027 admit card: The authority will release the JAM hall ticket 2027 in January 2027. The link to download the admit card for IIT JAM 2027 will be updated online on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the admit card through the JOAPS Portal. They will have to use their credentials to access the admit card. Candidates will have to carry IIT JAM admit card and a valid photo ID on exam day. The authority shall conduct the IIT JAM exam 2027 on February 2027, tentatively.
- How to Download IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card?
- IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details to Check on IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
- Documents to carry with IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
- Exam Day instructions
- FAQs on IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
How to Download IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card?
The authority will activate the IIT JAM admit card download link on the official website. Candidates must keep their login details handy. The process to download the IIT JAM hall ticket 2027 is updated here.
- Go to IIT JAM 2026 website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in
- Click on JOAPS Portal
- Enter the enrolment id / email address and password.
- Download the the admit card and take a printout of same.
Also Read: IIT JAM: List of Colleges Accepting JAM Scores/Ranks for Admission
Commonly asked questions
The authority conducts the IIT JAM exam for 100 marks. The question paper comprises 60 questions. Students need to obtain 75+ marks to qualify for the entrance test.
After downloading your IIT JAM admit card, take the following steps:
Verify Your Details
Locate Your Exam Center
Plan Your Travel
Gather Required Documents
IIT JAM 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIT JAM 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 05 Sep ' 26 - 12 Oct ' 26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application Process |
| 14 Feb ' 27 | IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Mar ' 26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form Correction |
| Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
| Oct ' 25 - Nov ' 25 | IIT JAM 2026 Application Correction Window |
Details to Check on IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
After downloading the admit card, candidates must check all printed details on it. The list of details mentioned in the IIT JAM admit card is provided below.
- Candidate's name
- Registration number
- Exam date and time
- Test paper name
- Test paper code
- Candidate photograph
- Candidate signature
- Exam centre address
- Parent/guardian's contact number
- Organising Chairman's Signature
- Exam day instructions
Also Read: Last-minute preparation tips
Commonly asked questions
Yes it is important to print out IIT JAM admit card as it is the entry pass to the examination hall. You will not be permitted to enter the examination centre without it.
Candidates has to paste their pass port size photoof 4"x6" dimension on IIT JAM admit card. Photo should be same as uploaded during IIT JAM application process. They also had to ensure that photo is clearly visible and legible and fulfills the guidelines given by examination conducting body.
The photograph had to be pasted properly on the admit card so that it does not drop off from the document. The photograph should have followed the parameters given below:
- The photograph should not be older than January 2026.
- The photograph should have been taken against a white background
- The face should occupy at least 50% of the area of the photograph with a full-face view looking into the camera directly.
Documents to carry with IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
On IIT JAM exam day, candidates will have to carry their admit card and a valid photo id on to the exam centre. The valid photo id that are permissible at exam centre are mentioned below.
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- Ration Card
- Passport
Also Read: IIT JAM dress code
Things Not To Carry in IIT JAM 2027 Exam Center
- Devices: electronic devices (mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, and any other communication devices) are completely prohibited.
- Study materials: including books, notes, or written documents
- Food/drinks: including snacks or drinks that are not water (drinking water must be in a transparent bottle), and
- Jewellery: if necessary, please do not wear items that may potentially activate a metal detector (such as rings, earrings, or any number of bracelets).
Also Read: IIT JAM shift timing
Commonly asked questions
IIT JAM passing mark varies category wise for each test paper. Students need to check the JAM scorecard to know the minimum passing marks for the test. The qualifying cutoff is mentioned below.
Subject Name | Cutoff | ||
GEN | OBC (NCL) / EWS | SC/ST/PwD | |
Biotechnology | 42.3 | 38.07 | 21.15 |
Chemistry | 18.65 | 16.78 | 9.32 |
Economics | 40.63 | 36.56 | 20.31 |
Geology | 25.98 | 23.38 | 12.99 |
Mathematics | 12.65 | 11.38 | 6.32 |
Mathematics Statistics | 13.33 | 11.99 | 6.66 |
Physics | 12.04 | 10.83 | 6.02 |
There have some serious consequences when bringing prohibited items to take any IIT JAM exams:
Disqualification from the Exam: You can be disqualified from the exam, meaning your test could be taken away from you, and you could leave the examination room with the exam immediately invalidated.
Seizure of Items: Any prohibited item found on your person will be taken from you by the exam officials.
Possibly Criminal Action: Depending upon the item and the terms of the examination centre, in some cases bringing a prohibited item may incur some form of charges.
IIT JAM Admit Card is an online document that acts as the hall ticket to the centre and carries candidates' personal and exam paper details. Candidates will have to log in to the exam website and download the hall ticket in PDF format.
The following are the login credentials required to download the IIT JAM admit card:
- username: Name/ Mobile Number/ Application Number
- Password: Date of Birth or password set while creating the account for registration.
Exam Day instructions
On exam day students need to follow the instructions provided by the examination authority. Students can check the information brochure to know the exam day instructions. Here we have provided few of them.
- Aspirants need to carry JAM admit card and a valid photo id on exam day. An original copy of the photo ID card needs to be carried by aspirants as a scanned copy of the photocopy will not be accepted. Photo ID cards that candidates can carry to their IIT JAM exam centre are- College ID, Employer ID, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Aadhaar-UID.
- The print of the IIT JAM admit card has to be taken on A4-size paper by using a colour laser printer (preferably). After taking a printout of the admit card, candidates need to ensure that their signature and photograph are clear.
- Aspirants are advised to visit or locate their exam centre at least a day prior to the exam.
- Candidates need to ensure that their fingertips do not have any coating (example: ink, mehndi, henna, or tattoo) as a biometric system of verification will be done on the exam day.
- Aspirants need to report to their allotted IIT JAM exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam starts for identity verification.
- Candidates will be allowed to take the IIT JAM exam only after their credentials have been verified by JAM Officials.
- Candidates will be allowed to sit at their allotted seat for the IIT JAM exam 40 minutes before the exam is scheduled to start. Further, 20 minutes before the exam starts, candidates will be allowed to log in and read the exam instructions.
- Candidates will not be able to log in 30 minutes after the exam has started.
- Candidates will not be permitted to leave their exam hall before the exam ends.
- In the IIT JAM exam, candidates will be provided with a 'virtual scientific calculator' on their computer screen. Candidates are informed that they will not be allowed to carry any personal calculators, mobile phones, watches/wristwatches or any other electronic devices inside their examination hall. Also, JAM exam officials are not responsible for the safekeeping of the personal belongings of candidates.
- Candidates are advised against carrying any charts/tables/papers to their exam hall. For rough work, aspirants will be provided with scribble pads. Candidates need to write their names and registration numbers on the scribble pad before using it. When the exam ends, the scribble pad has to be returned to the invigilator.
Commonly asked questions
IIT JAM exam syllabus 2027 is available online. Students can know the important topics for exam preparation through the JAM 2027 syllabus. Each test paper has a different syllabus. Students must plan their preparation strategy as per the syllabus.
Candidates has to paste their pass port size photoof 4"x6" dimension on IIT JAM admit card. Photo should be same as uploaded during IIT JAM application process. They also had to ensure that photo is clearly visible and legible and fulfills the guidelines given by examination conducting body.
The photograph had to be pasted properly on the admit card so that it does not drop off from the document. The photograph should have followed the parameters given below:
- The photograph should not be older than January 2026.
- The photograph should have been taken against a white background
- The face should occupy at least 50% of the area of the photograph with a full-face view looking into the camera directly.
After downloading your IIT JAM admit card, take the following steps:
Verify Your Details
Locate Your Exam Center
Plan Your Travel
Gather Required Documents
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FAQs on IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card
Here are some FAQs asked by the candidates regarding the IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card.
IIT JAM qualifying cut-off is the minimum marks required to pass entrance test. Each paper has a different cutoff marks. The expected cutoff for IIT JAM 2027 is mentioned below.
| Subject Name | Cutoff (Expected) |
| Biotechnology |
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| Chemistry |
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Economics |
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| Geology |
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| Mathematics |
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| Physics |
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Scribes were arranged for those PwD candidates who had requested to be provided with a scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of the scribe arranged by test centre will NOT be more than the minimum eligibility criteria of JAM. However, the qualification of the scribe is be matriculation (10th) or above. If there are Y candidates who require a scribe, it will be ensured that a panel of (Y+1) scribes is available at the exam centre so that every candidate can have an alternative scribe to choose for the services.
In case a candidate is not able to download his/ her admit card then the Chairman JAM of the IIT/ IISc under which the first choice of test city falls may be contacted through phone/ fax/ email. However, while contacting, the candidate should provide his/ her “online enrolment ID, name, email ID, mobile number, mailing address, and city code of the desired test centre (first choice) to get information about the registration number and the name of the test centre allotted, ” informs the official website.
While uploading files candidates must ensure that they do so in suggested resolution. In case PDF file or printout does not display a clear photograph or signature candidates need to PDF resolution again and check for clarity. If it is still not clear enough, then they have to approach exam authorities and seek solutions.
Apart from IIT JAM 2027 admit card, candidates must carry these documents to exam centre:
- Passport size photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo Id proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id)
- Facemask and hand gloves
- 50 ml bottle of hand sanitiser
- Transparent water bottle
Exam authorities will take these actions:
- Exam authorities will verify the reported discrepancy.
- If discrepancy is substantiated authorities will adjust or correct your application as required.
- You will be notified via email and/or official website.
IIT JAM 2027 entrance exam does not require students to stick to a specific dress code. You can typically wear casual outfits. However by wearing a formal apparel can benefit in having a decent and presentable look (e.g., wearing a shirt and trouser).
Some institutions may have specific guidelines (e.g., wear shirts or t-shirts, jeans or trousers etc).
The policies for the IIT JAM exam often ban candidates from wearing caps or hats when sitting in the exam hall. Making sure the examination is fair and secure is the purpose of this policy. While there may be no cap or hat policy written on the IIT JAM examination instructions, the general dress code may state 'no head coverings', in order to be free of suspicion of hiding cheating devices and for any obstruction of view the examiners may not be aware of. Only an examination board can investigate a breach of the examination instructions or roles, you should follow the official exam day instructions and guidelines to avoid this and potential disqualification (see IIT JAM website for instructions and guidelines).
IIT JAM Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
IIT Bombay JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc and MSc+ PhD courses. The cutoff was announced for different categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 15 (MSc in Biotechnology) to 839 (MSc+ PhD in Environmental Science a
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Answered 5 days ago
SC category students under the All India quota need a rank of at least 2336 to be considered eligible for a seat. Candidates can check the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for the SC AI category.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
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| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry | 2330 | 2336 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics | 1485 | 1485 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics | 2098 | 2229 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology | 444 | 463 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences | 1921 | 1921 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
IIT Hyderabad JAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 260 in the first round to 429 in the last round for the General AI category. As per this range, MSc in Mathematics turned out to be the most competitive. This course had the overall cutoff ranging between 260 and 284.
Students can see the table below to know
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Answered 5 days ago
IIT Indore cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category ranged from 211 to 1353 in the last round. As per this range, MSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Astronomy were the most and least competitive MSc branches for admission. Students can check the table below to know the round 1 and last round cutoff for vari
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Answered 6 days ago
Missing the qualifying cutoff rank by even a small margin can make admission at IIT Dhanbad for its MSc and MSc Tech courses unlikely. Students who want admission to this institute need to attain course- and category-specific ranks. The admission process is strict because the seat counts are low and
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Answered 6 days ago
The OBC category students need a rank of at least 1493 to be considered eligible for a seat at this instution. For this category, MSc Tech in Applied Geology turned out to be the most preffered course for admission, with the Round 1 closing cutoff of 166, which later moved up to 177 in the last roun
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Answered 6 days ago
A rank of 200 could get you admission at IIT Dhanbad if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 73 to 886. So, getting admission with the attained rank might be possible to all courses, expect M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology, which had the last round
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Answered a week ago
A rank of at least 175 is required in the General AI category in the last round to gain admission to the MSc in Physics course. Check the list below to know the highest acceptable rank for other categories for the aforementioned programme.
- General: 175
- OBC: 485
- SC: 859
- ST: 1846
- EWS: 441
- PWD: 2649
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Answered a week ago
To get admission to the MSc Physics course (MSc + PhD in Physics) at IIT Kharagpur, a rank of at least 409 is required to be eligible for admission in the General AI category. Students who belong to other categories can see below to know the highest rank acceptable.
| Category | IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 409 |
| OBC | 868 |
| SC | 1990 |
| ST | 3644 |
| EWS | 747 |
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Answered a week ago
Yes, you can get admission to IIT Kharagpur with a rank of 200 in the IIT JAM exam if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 100 to 894. Students can take a look below to know which courses can be availed in the last round with the attained rank.
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What is the JAM cutoff for IIT Bombay?